Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with fork until mixture resembles crumbs. Add water in two parts, until dough comes away from the bowl. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to fit a 9-in pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Trim and flute edges.

For filling, sprinkle sausage in the pie crust. In a bowl, beat eggs, half and half, salt, nutmeg, and parsley. Stir in cheese. Pour into crust. On lowest rack, bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees; continue baking for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Makes 6-8 servings.Click here for a printable version of this recipe.

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